Monarch 815
1109 University Pky,
Johnson City, TN 37604
$615 - $799 | 2-4 Beds
Johnson City is a picturesque community perched on the edge of Cherokee National Forest, near the northeastern corner of Tennessee. The community is known around the region for its thriving medical sector as well as East Tennessee State University, whose Johnson City campus serves around 15,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Johnson City also earns top marks for livability, with countless regional and national publications naming it one of the best places to live in the United States—much of this praise can be traced back to the beautiful natural scenery, the cozy small-town environment, and the extremely affordable cost of living.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Johnson City, TN is $590 for a studio, $990 for one bedroom, $1,194 for two bedrooms, and $1,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnson City has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
The cost of living in Johnson City, TN is 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Johnson City is 1.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $590 - $1,640. You can expect to pay 7.1% less for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 16.7% less for transportation.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.